The Merchant Memoirs (2017)

Developer: Afterthought Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, text-driven journey through a second chance at life, focusing on quiet reflection and quirky storytelling.

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What players say

Players are split on The Merchant Memoirs. Many praise the art and music but criticize the rushed, choiceless story that ends abruptly, forcing a New Game+ with a broken skip button for the proper ending.

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